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Leveling the playing field for all students is our work Dear Editor,

(The following is an open letter from San Juan Unified School District Superintendent Kent Kern:) Conversations about diversity, discrimination, equity and harassment are not new to San Juan Unified School District. Our schools have struggled with these issues alongside our community, state and nation for decades. As we continue this conversation, I want to be clear about two things. First, we have reason to take great pride in our efforts, especially in recent years, to remove barriers that have long stood in the way of underrepresented students. And second, that we will intensify our efforts as we still have a long way to go before we can say that we provide equity to all students and provide each of them with an equal opportunity to succeed. The position we are in is not the reality we want, but it is our reality and we are committed to changing it.

We know that our community is changing and how we help educate our students must change too. Since 2000, the Hispanic student population San Juan Unified serves has more than doubled, growing to represent more than 22 percent of our current enrollment. We’ve also seen growth in the African American, Asian, and multi-racial student populations.

The English language learner population has almost doubled, and the diversity of languages we serve changes and grows. In recent years, our district has become a welcoming home for thousands of refugee students, further diversifying the English language learners that we serve.

The most dramatic and impactful demographic shift may be in the socioeconomic status of our students and families. In 2000, 29 percent of our students qualified for the free or reduced lunch program. After a targeted outreach effort this school year, more than 54 percent of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

So, how does a school system build the capacity in skill set, support services and other resources to meet the needs of an ever-diversifying student body?

We must call out the need to understand and focus on equity.

In 2015, we created the office of Equity and Student Achievement to bring a focus to identifying barriers to student success and the importance of providing differentiated services based on individual student need. The result has been a greater level of dialogue around the issues and actions taken to support students.

Research, and our own results, will show that in many cases we can predict which students will succeed and which will fail based on their demographic profile. That is not acceptable. As part of our work we have developed a better understanding of what it means to have an equitable system and how to measure when we’ll know we’ve arrived at our goal. I look forward to the day when our only indicators of which students will succeed are their grades, peer feedback and teacher observation.

After community conversations, the Equity and Student Achievement Office has spearheaded a number of initiatives, including intensive professional development for district administrators, school administrators and school staff members. This work has focused on developing understanding of equity and personal development to identify our own unconscious biases and other roadblocks toward advancing.

We must listen to the voices of our students and families.

There are talented teachers, administrators and support staff in San Juan Unified with years of experience, empathetic hearts and a passion for ensuring all students succeed. To understand the needs of individual students and families, we must provide them with opportunities to share their voice with us.

We have implemented a variety of input processes all designed to diversify and expand the voice and thoughts we hear from students, staff and community: Student listening circles have been deployed on topics ranging from race and racially-based discrimination to the supports needed to be successful at math. This format allows our students to engage with each other while adults hear the conversation and then work collaboratively to develop answers to issues raised.

Thoughtexchange processes allow us to gather both large scale input and very targeted conversation with smaller groups. The power of Thoughtexchange is that it not only allows us to hear discussion, but it allows our stakeholders to receive and weigh in on the dialogue of others.

Community meetings, forums and events allow for a variety of exchanges. This year we implemented “Data Equity Walks” that invited a broad cross section of our stakeholders together to review multiple points of data and discuss their meaning and the needs the data uncovered.

Our Local Control and Accountability Plan Parent Advisory Committee (LCAP PAC) has held community forums prior to their meetings throughout the district geographically.

I value authentic voice, especially authentic student voice. That’s why, last year, we created a Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee comprised of students from each high school who did not already have a voice as a student leader. I’ve been excited to see their level of candor and honesty develop in their conversations with me. More importantly, I’ve been in awe of the group’s willingness and desire to take on issues directly and move to action. They’re currently working to gather student views on social-emotional supports, mental well-being and needed academic supports.

We must reduce barriers to access.

San Juan Unified schools offer a variety of quality programs including many with a special focus or design to challenge our advanced learners. But, when we look at enrollment in many of our programs, we find they do not match the make-up of our schools and community. If evSee Kern, page 7 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

“Sip, Savor, Support” to benefit the Sacramento State Student Emergency Fund

By Monica Stark

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In what should have been the most exciting semester at Sac State for biomedical student Alla Vyshnevska, last fall ended with unexpected transportation expenses after a car accident.

Fortunately, however, Vyshnevska applied to the college’s Student Emergency Fund, which serves to assist students who experience a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses causing short-term financial hardship that requires immediate attention to keep a student in college.

Receiving the maximum award of $1,500, Vyshnevska said the money helped in the purchase of a new vehicle, making her morning before school less stressful.

Having never received nor applied for scholarships in the past, the Emergency Grant was her first grant ever received besides financial aid. With its help, Vyshnevska plans to continue on her journey of applying to pharmacy school, as she’s worked in the pharmacy setting since 2014 first as a pharmacy clerk and later as a technician.

One of 18 students who received the emergency grant last, Vyshnevska’s achievement mirrors theirs, as the semester completion rate is 100 per-

cent and the average grade point average is 2.9.

“This speaks to our students being very resourceful and resilient, and that when you give them just a small help, they can take it a long way,” says Sacramento State Student Affairs Case Manager Danielle Muñoz..

“It’s not only the support the community gives, but the hard work the students return with. When we support students in crisis, they’re able to do so much.”

In place for three years now, Muñoz says the emergency grant relies on community donations and raises about $45,000 each semester. “Every year we work really hard with our fundraising because it’s not funded through the CSUS system. Donations from the community will help us hold over, but it will run out every semester. Sac State alum may get a call. Part of that money that they donate goes to our fund.”

The funds are not intended for tuition or fees, or standard living expenses. They are limited, non-state dollars acquired through grants, donations and fundraising -- a resource of last resort. “This money definitively helped me in the purchase of the new vehicle and made my morning before school less stressful,” Vyshnevska says with gratitude, adding she did apply

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for other scholarships to pay off outstanding credit cards she used in the past for necessities like tuition, food, gas, and books.

Ranging from broken down cars, to unexpected costly dentist visits, students’ experiences vary, and yet, the $1,500 has helped them from having a semester completely destroyed.

The need for donations piqued the interest of the East Sacramento Women’s Club, which will have a benefit, aptly titled “Sip, Savor, Support” on Sunday, April 15 at The Shack, 5201 Folsom Blvd. from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Excited to host the event, co-owner of The Shack and club member, Jen Sleppy said, “We often provide food support at local elementary school fundraisers, but it’s really great to be able to turn this around and use The Shack with the East Sacramento Women’s Club to support a very local group.” With hopes of selling 100 tickets at $30 each, the club hopes to raise enough money for two full Emergency Grant awards. All food, wine and auction items have been donated, so every penny raised can go to Sac State, Sleppy said.

“We’re trying to find something that’s in our backyard, that’s right nearby that we can see the effects right here, right now. People who come to the event are putting their money into

the same area,” club member Abbey Stumpf said.

Relating to the experiences of the students, Tamara Toby, club Parlamentarian, said she worked full time to put herself through school, taking the long route to graduate. “I can tell you how hard it is to put yourself through school, watching that bank account to see if there’s enough money.” Toby said the group played around with some ideas for the inaugural fundraising event after looking around the community. “Talking with people found at Sac State there are several students that are financially insecure. Some are homeless. So, we thought it would be a great event for us to fundraise and get money for those in need.”

If you go: What: “Sip, Savor, Support” to benefit the Sacramento State Student Emergency Fund When: Sunday, April 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: The Shack, 5201 Folsom Blvd.

Cost: $30 ($32.04 with service fee) at www.brownpapertickets.com or $35 on the day of the event at the door.

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Walking the American River Parkway set for May 12 The Sacramento Walking Sticks Volkssport Club invites everyone, including the family dog, to join them on the American River Parkway next month -- a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day, “one day early.”

The start of the walk is Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova and it will follow the American River Parkway all the way to the William B. Pond Recreation Area in Carmichael. People will be walking either on the paved trail and/or the horse trails alongside our gem of a river, the American River. The route will cross the Harold Richey Memorial Trail Bridge to the opposite side of the river; traveling through nature areas and shady parks along the way. Volkswalks aren’t timed and are non-competitive so everyone will have the opportunity to stop along the way to take pictures, have a picnic lunch at any of the parks mentioned, enjoy the play facilities for children

and even let their dogs run free at the dog park at Hagan Community Park. Another option is to visit the adjacent Soil Born Farms to see one of Sacramento’s urban all-natural farms.

The start location is Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. There is a regional park fee of $4 for a day pass or people can park in the nearby adjacent parking lot of the Rancho Cordova High School for free. The walk is available on Saturday, May 12 and registration is anytime between 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone must be off the trail and return by 3 p.m.

The cost is free to everyone; however donations are always welcome. People wanting volkswalk credit will pay $3 for the walk. Dogs must be on leash with cleanup and strollers and wheelchairs would be fine with the 5K (3 miles) and 10K (6 miles) routes. We en-

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courage everyone to bring waVolkssporting (translater and keep drinking so they tion means sport of the peokeep hydrated as well as wear- ple) originated in Germany ing hats and sunscreen. in the 1970s and is still going strong in Europe. The sport is also popular here in the USA with over 250-plus clubs in every state; the Sacramento Walking Sticks are the largest club in the USA with over 550 members. Volkswalking is a sport anyone can do and is especially good for families

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Sac State students find satisfaction in spring break work

By Dixie Reid

Sacramento State’s Alternative Spring Break, a student-volunteer program operated by the campus Community Engagement Center (CEC), took its first-ever field trip this year, to Northern California areas ravaged by last November’s wildfires.

A dozen Sac State students spent their week away from textbooks and tests, helping people of Santa Rosa and Sonoma who are recovering from the fires’ devastation. All 12 were recruited from the University’s General Education Honors Program.

Meanwhile, another 60 student volunteers stayed behind in Sacramento, cleaning up trash along the American River and weeding the campus stormwater-project sites and the BAC Yard (formally known as the Bio-conversion and Agricultural Collaborative Yard.)

“Alternative Spring Break began in 2007, and this year was the first time we took students away from Sacramento to do service work,” says Dana Kivel, CEC director and professor of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration.

“Experiences like these can be transformative, and I hope that the students felt pride in knowing that what they did – from bagging 5,000 pounds of carrots at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, to serving a meal to people who may not have eaten that day, to taking inventory at the Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore – made a difference in lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people.”

CEC partnered with such organizations as the Sonoma Ecology Center, California State Parks, Restorative Resources, Sonoma Avenue Church of Christ, Faith Lutheran Church, and Sonoma Rebound. Monica Ngo, a volunteer specialist with VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) coordinated the service projects, made possible in part by grants from Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), and Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI).

The biggest challenges for the students were rain and mud, Kivel says.

“At Sugarloaf State Park, students had to hike an hour in the mud to do trail restoration work. And on Friday morning at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, the weather was good, but they were pulling up blackberry roots at least a foot or so deep in mud after the constant rains.”

The students were housed in cabins that lacked electricity and heat, but no one complained, Kivel says.

And here’s what some of those students had to say about their Alternative Spring Break experience: “Although the physical work was more demanding than I expected, I was happy to provide relief for the community in Sonoma while also doing something more productive than anything I would’ve done if I had stayed home during break. If another opportunity to travel with the CEC arises next year, I definitely will consider going.” – Daniel Yee “Being a part of this program was a unique experience. I had great time interacting with the people of Sonoma and Santa Rosa.

I believe that the work we did made an impact, and I hope to participate in programs like this in the future.” – Kyle Zenarosa “Alternative Spring Break was an amazing opportunity. Getting to work hands-on in the community and see the change we made was incredible. I loved getting to talk with members of the Sonoma community and to hear how much our help meant to them.” – Jen Gross “ This spring break was intense, both physically and mentally. We were hiking through state parks in the rain, seeing severely burned trees during the day, and hearing locals tell heartbreaking stories at night.” – AJ Brinser “ This trip was enlightening and satisfying. We got a sense of what it was like to go through those fires.

Apart from that, we saw the results of our volunteer work, and people were con-

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These Sac State students used spring break as an opportunity to provide boots-on-the-ground help to victims of the November fires in Sonoma County. Others participated in useful projects at the University.

stantly thanking us for ‘the difference’ we made.” – Octavio Nolasco “ The trip was a great opportunity for personal growth. It was humbling to work in a community where the people are struggling, and it was incredibly rewarding to work with such amazing classmates and to make a difference.” – Johnathan Newman And while 12 fellow Hornets toiled in wildfire burn areas, Juan Pablo Becerra joined the Sac State student volunteers who cleaned up around the campus in partnership with Sac State Sustainability and the American River Parkway Foundation. His assignment? Weeding at the BAC Yard and stormwater-purification beds.

“It was amazing to realize that by doing something so small as taking out some weeds, there is a positive impact on the environment,” Becerra says. “It was interesting to learn that Sac State cares so much about the environment and is an example to other universities. The experience made me proud to be a part of Sacramento State.”

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Faces and Places:

Annual egg hunt in Carmichael Park Photos courtesy of Carmichael Recreation and Park District

Families and friends hopped down the bunny trail to Carmichael Park with Peter Cottontail for egg hunts, arts and crafts, and a pancake breakfast. Hunt areas were spread out throughout the park and all age groups departed at the same time. The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael hosted a pancake breakfast in the Community Clubhouse at Carmichael Park before the egg hunt. This event was sponsored by California Family Fitness and Kiwanis Club of Carmichael and organized by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District.

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ery student is to have the same opportunity for success, we must ask what stops some students from enrolling in programs and how can we help remove those barriers.

I’m proud to say that we have moved beyond just asking those questions and started to take action based on what we’ve found. Two years ago, we began offering the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) to ALL of our high school sophomores (and juniors this year) at no cost. Using the results, we have been better able to identify the students who are ready for advanced coursework but not yet enrolled.

Our partnership with Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) takes this work a step further. All San Juan Unified high schools have surveyed their grade 9-11 students and entire staff to identify academic expectations, barriers to enrollment in advanced programs, and supports needed to be successful. Based on that data, we have identified specific students from underrepresented groups whose academic profile suggests they should be attempting more challenging coursework. Each school is hosting rallies, pairing students with staff mentors and reaching out directly to parents and family members to encourage students to enroll in Advanced Place-

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ment (AP) and other challenging options like the International Baccalaureate program at Mira Loma High School.

I recognize that barriers don’t start at the high school level. Even in our elementary students we see disparities in enrollment in specialized programs that tell me there are barriers in the way. That’s why I have asked our Director of Equity and Student Achievement to convene a K-8 Equity Taskforce. This group of staff, parents and community partners will be charged with identifying barriers to equity in elementary, K-8 and middle school programs and reporting back to me with recommended actions to address their findings.

We must partner with our community.

Our district is fortunate to have many valuable community partners who help provide for the social-emotional, academic and basic needs of our students and families. We have long recognized in our district’s strategic plan and LCAP that strong partnerships are essential to our success.

The number of partners supporting us on our journey to equity continues to grow. For several years we’ve worked with the United College Action Network (U-CAN) to give students a chance to gain admission to some of the nation’s best historically black colleges and universities. A part-

nership with Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc. at Will Rogers Middle School and Del Campo High School is allowing us to partner trained mentors with young black men for academic and other supports. A group of teachers from multiple schools in the district take part in the Social Justice Institute with CSU Sacramento to embed equitable classroom practices in teaching. A variety of organizations work with us to support immigrant and refugee families new to our community and schools, including Opening Doors, the International Rescue Committee and the Mexican Consulate.

We are open to collaborative relationships with any potential community partners who can help us meet our mission to ensure that we educate and inspire each student to succeed and contribute to our radically evolving world. I expect and hope that our partners not only help us to do our work but challenge our thinking and processes to ensure we reach the best outcome for students.

We must provide a mentally and physically safe environment.

Ensuring the systems and supports are in place to remove barriers and reduce the predictability of which students fail is only one part of the work that we must continue to engage in and strengthen. No matter how hard we work, if a student feels unwelcome or unsafe they will strug-

gle to learn. Ensuring that our school cultures are inclusive and supportive is essential.

A group of alumni and current high school students recently spoke before the Board of Education to share their personal experiences and frustrations with harassment and bullying. Harassment and bullying are not okay. Period. Our school district will not stand by and allow students, staff or others to be discriminated against based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexuality, age, disability or medical condition.

If a concern can’t be resolved between parties, it should be brought to the attention of a school administrator. Multiple other ways to report issues are also available, including our Tell Someone feature that allows anyone to report a safety issue to staff. All complaints will be investigated and appropriate actions taken based on the findings.

I have directed staff to expand efforts to ensure that all students and staff know how they can and must report bullying or harassment. These efforts will include enhancing information relayed in student handbooks distributed each year, additional signage on campuses and enhancements to our website information. Additionally, we are working to establish a single individual on each school campus where concerns See Letter, page 10

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Race for the STARS to be held Sunday, April 22 at Rio Americano Race for the STARS, the annual 5K and kids run benefiting local schools will be held Sunday, April 22 at Rio Americano.

Race Day Registration goes from 7 to 8 a.m., followed by a quarter-mile kids fun run (0-5 years old), followed by a half-mile kids run run (6-10 years old) at 8:15 a.m. 5k main event starts at 8:30 a.m.

Awards ceremony follows main event.

The course: The Race for the STARS is a fast flat course that starts and finishes on the Rio Americano High School track.

It winds along American River Drive and on the levee.

Age divisions: Male and female age divisions: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 1314, 15-16, 17-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

The 5K event will be timed using ChronoTrack timing courtesy of Capital Road Race Management.

San Juan Unified schools can make Race for the STARS a fundraiser for their individual school. Schools will receive $10 for every adult registration and $5 for every student and

child registration. School name must be entered for a donation to be given to the school. If a school is not entered, all proceeds will be donated to SJEF for direct-to-teacher grants in SJ schools.

Following the race, you’re welcome to stay for the fun at the family festival and Healthy Eating Food Expo by SJUSD Nutrition Department featuring music, food, entertainment, kid friendly activities, raffles, educational vendor booths and more.

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Safety rules Leave your dog at home. District rules prohibit dogs on school property. Please leave your roller blades, skateboards, and bicycles at home for the safety of all participants. Strollers begin to the rear of the group.

Awards will be given as follows: Kids Race (half mile and quarter mile): Top boy and girl in kids races Packet pickup - Finisher medal to all kids race Race packet pickup and in person participants registration will be available at Whole Foods Market, Arden Plaza Shopping 5K Center (corner of Arden & Eastern), - Male and female age divisions: 8 and 4315 Arden Way in Sacramento on under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17- Saturday, April 21 between 10 a.m.

18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 5 p.m. Packets will not be mailed.

70+ You may also pick up race materials - Top male and female finisher on race day from 7 to 8 a.m.

Race director is Paul Ioanidis, assisSJUSD Specific Categories tant race director is Tony Asaro and - Top male and female SJUSD student. race emcee is Sami Kader

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- Top male and female SJUSD teacher or certificated staff.

- Top male and female SJUSD employee (classified).

- Top male and female SJUSD administrator.

tions, we will protect the confidentiality and rights of everyone involved and we will take appropriate actions to end harassing and bullying behaviors. I know investigations can be frustrating, especially when the privacy rights of the individual responsible for the behavior prevent

the actions taken from being shared. Know that we will do our very best to find resolutions quickly and have implemented a multi-level process to ensure opportunities for additional review if someone feels an issue had not been resolved.

We must do it together.

As I said, conversations around discrimination, equity, harassment and diversity are not new to us in San Juan Unified. We are fortunate to have amazing partners in our students, staff, families and community organizations that support not only these conversations but also our actions being taken to address the underlying causes. While progress is being made, we must do what’s possible to strengthen and broaden our work to expedite results. Our students deserve no less and to do it, we will need your help.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message and for being a part of the conversation. If you have thoughts, ideas or suggestions, please reach out to me at superintendent@sanjuan. edu.

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Mira Loma senior wins Race for the STARS design contest Race for the STARS t-shirt design Student artwork will once again be featured on this year’s San Juan Education Foundation Race for the STARS 5K run/walk T-shirts.

Mira Loma senior David Aoodtama Nguyen was the winning graphic artist who met the foundation’s rigid standards for the digital design, with an eye-catching piece featuring a faceless runner “splashing” a yellow star around the text Race for the STARS. The San Juan Unified communication team caught up with Nguyen, who won a $100 cash prize in the contest, to learn more about his interest in graphic design and the inspiration for his entry.

The T-shirt is included with registration for the race, which raises money for schools. Register at www.raceforthestars.com.

Q: How long have you been interested in graphic design?

A: I’ve been interested in graphic designing since the end of seventh grade. So, about six years already.

started to fiddle around with it.

I watched a lot of how-to videos to get a good outline of how to do many things in Photoshop. I worked on a lot of YouTube banners and thumbnails for myself and for some of my friends. Starting high school, I heard of many T-shirt competitions, such as the Pi Day T-Shirt Design Contest, so I joined in those competitions just to get some practice, and didn’t intend to win. I wanted my art to go somewhere and not just to be on my computer sitting there. Also, sometimes I post YouTube videos on “speed art” on whatever work I do. Ever since then, I kept on practicing and practicing until I felt satisfied. However, I never felt satisfied until this day and will continue to work until I feel satisfied with at least one of my work.

That type of motivation helps me to continue in doing more work in Photoshop.

Q: Are you planning to take more courses in graphic design in high school or college?

A: I am planning to minor in graphic design (in college) beQ: What got you interested cause I want to be able to crein graphic design? ate a website in the future.

A: This all started when two of my friends started to make You- Q: What motivated your Tube banners and videos. I want- design for the Race for the ed to follow them and feel cool Stars T-shirt? for doing things over in a digi- A: The motivation simply tal format. I got Photoshop and came from anime. I was look-

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ing at my Macbook’s wallpaper and thought of “minimalistic.” Then, I started to look up running forms on Google Images and worked off an image I saw on the internet. The attire in that image looked completely different than what is drawn on the design. So, I drew a “running” attire using my drawing tablet and had the most trouble with the arms of the character. I knew the color on my computer monitor was off, so I Googled a light skin color tone and took the HEX code from it and pasted it into my color palette. I took the star idea from last year’s design, where a star replaces the“A.” Then, I thought of one of the pictures I saw on Lunar New Years and placed “2018” into the star. I didn’t have any other ideas left so I started to search for ideas through YouTube videos and in one of the videos, they were walking down Hollywood and I instantly thought of the star on the ground. Putting the perspective of the original image, I placed the stars to make it feel “3D.” I thought I was done with the design, but my little sister encountered me with yellow paint and asked me to open the new bottle of paint for her. That helped me to create the “splash” effect and the little details in the back. The footsteps were based on what I’ve seen in the past winning designs.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 13 ANIMANGA MONTHLY FOR TEENS — Join fellow manga and anime enthusiasts for an afternoon of watching anime and drawing manga! For teens ages 1219. Apr. 13 from 4-5 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

SUCCULENTS AND TERRARIUMS – Celebrate Earth Day this month. Learn about succulents and create your own succulent pot or terrarium with tiny plants. All supplies provided. Open to teens in 6th-12th grades. Friday, April 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 CREEK WEEK CLEAN-UP AND BBQ: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Carmichael Park (5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael) for clean-up assignments and return for barbecue.

WILDFLOWER WALK: 10:30 a.m., Effie Yeaw Nature Center (California Ave and Tarshes Dr, Carmichael).

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 CREEK WEEK CLEAN-UP AND BBQ: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Carmichael Park (5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael) for clean-up assignments and return for barbecue.

ARCADE BOOK CLUB — Join fellow book lovers for discussion and socializing. This month’s book is The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. April 14 at 11 a.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 GAME NIGHT FOR KIDS – Stay after the library closes to play games with other kids and families. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult! Friday, April 20 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 PAWS IN THE PARK: The Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District invites you and your furry friend out for a exciting dog-filled day at Eastern Oak Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the new dog park and have a fun day out socializing with other neighborhood pups. We will have dog show with unique categories for your dog to compete in - sign ups are $5. In addition, we will have raffles, vendors, and many other dog related activities! Eastern Oak Park is located at 3127 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, California 95821. Dog show categories include: Prettiest female, most-handsome male, best kisser, best costume, human/dog looka-like, coolest trick, most unique mix, all stars.

AUTISM-FRIENDLY FAMILY MOVIE: “DESPICABLE ME 3” – Join us for a special family movie event for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders.

This month: “Despicable Me 3” (rated PG). “Typical” toddlers and preschoolers are welcome too! We’ll have healthy snacks, the lights will be slightly up, the sound will be slightly down, and kids don’t need to remain seated while enjoying the movie. There will also be lots of fidget toys! Saturday, April 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

CHANGE YOUR GRIP ON LIFE THROUGH TENNIS! – Author Carmen Micsa will be sharing her book: Change Your Grip on Life Through Tennis, a Player’s Physical, Mental, Technical, & Nutritional Guide for Improving Your Game. Come meet Carmen and hear how to

apply these concepts to your whole life. Her book will be available to purchase at the event. This program is designed for adults. Saturday, April 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

check at door. 1:30 pm • Admission $15. The Italian Center is located at 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael.

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ITALIAN CENTER LECTURE SERIES: “CONTEMPORARY ITALY; HISTORY AND POLITICS”: Italy is a nation of 61 million people, the fourth most populous state in the European Union and the third largest economy in the Eurozone. Following the devastation of World War II, there was a lengthy period of economic growth from 1951 to 1963 called “The Economic Miracle,” which transformed the country from a poor, primarily rural nation into a global industrial power. Lecturer and historian Anthony Piccininno will discuss the economic rise of Italy and examine the political factors that have helped and hindered its economy. Following the boom years, a number of movements and events struck the country, including the 1968 student protests, large strikes by industrial workers during the “Hot Autumn” of 1969, and the global oil crises of 1973 and 1978. From the late 1960s to the early 1980s growing social and political unrest and terrorism damaged the nation; culminating in the assassination of Prime Minister Aldo Moro by the Red Brigades in 1978. Institutions like the European Union and political parties and their leaders, helped bring stability and instability to the nation. Today’s Italian economy relies on manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and “Made In Italy “ exports. The lecture will explore the effects of recent political, immigration and cultural developments.” Refreshments included; doors open at 1 p.m., no reservations required, pay cash/

“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS”: The Sacramento Capitolaires, the area’s premiere male a cappella singing group since 1946, will present “Home is Where the Heart Is” on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael. The performance will be held from 2:00 to 4 p.m.

Open seating. Performing with the Capitolaires chorus and quartets will be “Fresco” (Sweet Adeline quartet), Capitol Ring (Barbershop quartet), R C Swing .and the Del Campo High School Choir. The Sacramento Capitolaires is a non-profit organization and members of the Barbershop Harmony Society and Sacramento Metro Chamber. Tickets are $15.00 or $10 for ten or more tickets. They can be purchased at the door, online at www.capitolaires.org or by calling (888) 877-9806.

Membership in the chapter offers men an opportunity to improve their singing ability, participate in competition with other chapters, present public shows and concerts in the Sacramento metropolitan area, and nurture valuable friendships. For information about membership, please call (888) 877-9806.

STEAM SATURDAY: SCRIBBLE BOTS — Build a simple robot that can do artwork! This program is designed for school-age children, but everyone is welcome.

Apr. 28 from 1-2 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB AT ARDEN-DIMICK – Come enjoy a lively discussion! This month’s book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,

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MEET THE DIRECTOR ROBERTO ANGOTTI: “MY ITALIAN-AMERICAN BASEBALL FAMILY”: This amazing documentary tells the story of the Italian-Americans in baseball history and their rise to prominence. By the time Joe DiMaggio joined the New York Yankees in 1936, baseball fans were getting used to Italian-American players at the top. By 1936, every Major League team had at least one Italian-American player on its roster. This film showcases both the hardships and accomplishments of legendary Italian-Ameri-

can baseball players. Film maker Roberto Angotti examines the legacy of Italian-American contributions to the national pastime from the sandlots of San Francisco to the Golden Age of Baseball. The film also explores how Italian-Americans have helped the game grow abroad by following the story of the Colabellos from Milford, Massachusetts who played for Team Italy in the Olympics and in the World Baseball Classic. According to Angotti, “Not having an appreciation of your heritage is like an olive tree without roots, and baseball is part of our Italian heritage in America.” Refreshments included. doors open at 1 p.m., event starts at 1:30 p.m. No reservations required, pay cash/check at door.Admission $15; at the Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael.

FRIDAY, MAY 4-SATURDAY, MAY 5 COMMUNITY BOOK SALE – FRIENDS OF THE ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY: The Friends of Arden-Dimick Library are holding a two-day Community Book Sale on Friday, May 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave. Funds from this sale will be used for local library programs. Summer means fun, and nothing is more fun than relaxing with a good book. Lots of reading material for both adults and children. DVDs and CDs also will be on sale. This sale is an excellent opportunity to stock up on reading (or watching/listening) materials at low prices. Friends of the Library receive a 20 percent discount (except during the bag sale). Membership information will be available at the sale for those who are not members of the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Arden-Dimick Library is a volunteer community-based organization. Its dual mission is to advocate for the Library and to provide funding for books, materials, programs and library activities primarily through selling donated books.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 WSFD STATION 41 OPEN HOUSE 2018: The West Sacramento Fire Department would like to invite the community to an open house of station 41 located at 132 15th St. During the open house you will have a chance to tour the fire station, check out the fire engine, and meet your local firefighters. West Sacramento Fire Department, 132 15th St, West Sacramento, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 CAMELLIA CHAPTER, EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento. Guests of all ages welcome.

Free. 916-223-2751.

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THURSDAY, MAY 24 COMMUNITY MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR SUSAN PETERS AT THE CARMICHAEL PARK CLUBHOUSE: The meeting, starting at 6 p.m., provideS an opportunity for residents to hear a brief update on what is going on in Sacramento County and to ask questions. The meeting will also have a guest speaker from a variety of county departments. 6 to 7 p.m. at Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 FREE WORM COMPOSTING WORKSHOP: Worm Wranglers from the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach the basics of worm composting. Learn bin setup, harvesting techniques, and what to feed your worms from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento 95821. UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg

THURSDAY, OCT. 25 COMMUNITY MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR SUSAN PETERS AT MISSION OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER The meeting, starting at 6 p.m., provideS an opportunity for residents to hear a brief update on what is going on in Sacramento County and to ask questions. The meeting will also have a guest speaker from a variety of county departments. 6 to 7 p.m. at Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael.

ONGOING STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCED: The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2018 - 2019 academic year.

The program offers 14 categories of scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,500 each with varying eligibility requirements. Categories include: agriculture, art, academic excellence, business, culinary/hospitality/event management, education, international relations, trade school, viticulture and enology. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year and will be evaluated based on academics, community service, quality of essay and rec-

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ommendation. Top scholarship winners in select categories may be invited to compete for the $5,000 Ironstone Concours Foundation Scholarship Scholarships are not renewable; however, students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaboration between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers and Western Fairs Association. International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent scholarship management company, hosts the online application process and disburses awards for the program.

The deadline to apply is March 2, 2018. Learn more at CAStateFair.org/scholarship. For questions about the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program, please email scholarship@calexpo.com.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916428-3271 for exact location. Description: Is your friend or family member in a domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking situation? This free, drop-in group is for you. Learn how to support your loved one, and receive some support yourself among people who are in the same situation. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271. #METOO SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento.

Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: This drop-in support group is free, confidential, open to all genders, and available to sexual assault survivors at any point in their healing. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271.

cy at the 11-acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River in the American River Parkway.

Every Saturday volunteers team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, fence building, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. Volunteer days are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Camp Pollock. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes, hat, dress in layers and bring a water bottle, snack and liability form. All youth must be accompanied by their guardian. Please register below, so we can plan our volunteer projects accordingly. Volunteers will be notified by email if the event is canceled. Rainy conditions will also cancel Service Project.

Important Documents: Directions to Camp Pollock Liability form - please print and bring (http://www. sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/admin/upload/ Adult%20Release%20of%20Liability.pdf ) Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to coordinate a group service day or have questions, please contact us at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org

SACRAMENTO CAPITOLAIRES BARBERSHOP CHAPTER meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608. Men who like to sing are always welcome; www.capitolaires.org; 888-877-9806.

The group is members of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

FARMERS MARKET: Carmichael Recreation and Park District hosts a weekly farmers market where you can buy farm fresh goods to take to your table.

The market is operated by, Living Smart Foundation, a local nonprofit training organization specializing in financial and business education for youth in our community. Each week the market features certified Farmers locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, specialty gourmet foods, spices, sauces, nuts, dried fruits and honey. Local entertainment is provided for your enjoyment! 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at 5330 Gibbons Drive.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME – Join Ms. Kathy for storytime! We will share books, songs, make a simple craft and have loads of fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

AFTER SCHOOL RETRO GAMING – Retro video games after school. Hang out, make friends, and have fun. Recommended for 3rd through 6th grade.

Crafts will be available for younger children. 2 p.m., every Thursday at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

READ TO A DOG – Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them.

This program is for school age children that can read. We supply the books or you may bring your own book to read to the dogs. The books should be able to be read in 5 - 10 minutes. After 10 sessions, the reader is awarded a free book. Every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

TODDLER STORYTIME – Come and hear stories and sing songs with Ms. Kathy! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

FAMILIES LEARN ENGLISH – ESL students and their children are welcome at this weekly program. Designed for beginning learners. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

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